Talking Hair Loss with Katie Dear

In this episode, Jackie Wood from charity radio Vibe25 speaks with Katie, a former West End 'Wiggy' who transformed her career to specialise in supporting people experiencing hair loss.  Katie shares her journey from hairdressing to becoming a specialist in hair loss solutions, emphasizing the importance of confidence in both performance and everyday life.  She discusses the emotional im...

I recently joined BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss the emotional impact hair loss can have on women’s lives, following the recent VAT ruling around specialist hair-loss services. Usually on this podcast I’m in conversation with guests and sharing perspectives through interviews, rather than speaking solo, but I wanted to share this here so you could hear my own thoughts on a subject that means a great...

 Seasonal changes can take a toll on your scalp—and most of us don’t even notice! In this episode, I chat with Trichologist Kate Holohan about common scalp issues like irritation and fungus, and how to prevent them as the seasons shift. We explore why scalp care is just as important as a facial, and Kate shares her expert tips plus calming salon treatments that give your hair and scalp the ultimat...

In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Cressy from SuperBeing—mindset coach, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and corporate speaker. Lisa helped me use stress management, visualization, and NLP techniques to help calm myself and therefore my chronic hair shedding (telogen effluvium). Life is so stressful, and it’s crucial to pause for our mental and physical health. Lisa shares 4 practical tips to s...

Today’s episode may be a triggering topic if you are going through a similar experience, so please seek support if you need it. We often talk about hair loss related to immune system issues or chemotherapy treatment, but something I haven’t discussed on the podcast before is experiencing hair loss in order to undergo a medical treatment. Tropic Ambassador Helen Chidgey shares her journey through t...

Many people experiencing hair loss might visit their GP or end up on a long waiting list for dermatology. Most of my clients have never heard of a Trichologist—specialists in hair and scalp who can also diagnose conditions. In this episode, I speak with Trichologist Kate Holohan about all things Trichology, so you can be more informed and learn about an alternative path. We discuss different aspec...

Hair loss can be mentally challenging and even traumatic for some, from being constantly ‘hair aware’ to experiencing feelings of loss of identity. Whether you are going through chemotherapy treatment or exploring how to better cope mentally with a challenging Alopecia diagnosis, Lisa Cressy is here today to guide us through how she can help. Lisa is a mindset and hypnotherapy coach, as well as wo...

Today I’m speaking with Dr. Jemma Boyle , who has Alopecia and shares her journey openly on her social platforms to support others going through similar experiences. We talk through her story, beginning when she first noticed signs at just ten years old, right through to now, in her thirties. Jemma opens up about the support she’s received, how hair loss has affected her day-to-day life, and the r...

Are you losing hair on your eyebrows or lashes through chemotherapy treatment, or experiencing loss through alopecia?  Are you looking for someone who can carry out brow restoration and leave you feeling confident about the outcome — confident enough to take that next step and book the appointment? Then this is the episode for you. In today’s episode, we’re talking — as ever — all things hair loss...

 In this episode, I talk with Mia from The House of Christine headwear brand — a name many of you may already know and love, and perhaps even wear one of their beautiful products yourself. We talk about who House of Christine are, how the brand came to be, their values, and their vision for their clients. With making our clients feel good at the heart of both our businesses, we discuss the mindset...

I am so excited to share this episode with you! Today, I’m interviewing Trichologist Emma Furlong , who works for the Aderans Group and also runs her own independent clinic. I really wanted to get some of those questions answered that anyone experiencing any form of hair loss has been wondering about. There are so many things we could talk about when it comes to hair loss, but the main focus of th...

In this episode, we talk about how it feels for men to lose their hair.  It’s a controversial topic, as it’s often assumed that men experiencing hair loss are “okay” with it — but after fitting many bespoke hair systems for men over the years, I’ve seen the other side. Men experience many of the same types of Alopecia diagnoses as women, not just male pattern baldness . It can deeply affect their...

In today’s interview, I talk to a lady who has two different diagnoses of Alopecia . So far on this podcast, I’ve interviewed people with a single diagnosis, so it’s really interesting to talk about what it’s like to have several conditions going on at once. We go right back to the first signs in childhood, and talk through her journey with the GP , Dermatologist , and her experience with a Tricho...

In today’s interview, I have the pleasure of chatting with a lovely lady, Mandy May , who talks openly about her journey through breast cancer. She takes us through her experience from diagnosis, how she coped with hair loss due to chemotherapy, and how she’s doing now, a few years on. During her treatment, Mandy searched for a support group but couldn’t seem to find one that gave her the right su...

I speak with Sarah Emerson, the Regional Manager for Look Good Feel Better , a cancer support charity. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, I wanted to interview a charity like this for anyone who might be interested in the workshops and support they provide. Having worked within an oncology unit and with NHS contracts, I have sadly seen many people coming to me for a hairpiece after l...

Today I talk with a lovely lady who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and lost her hair through the chemotherapy treatment she received. This is a remarkably positive and buoyant conversation about something that is very hard for so many people. We go through a bit of detail about her treatment, her general experience leading up to it, and how she coped with losing her hair, wearing w...

In today’s interview, you’ll hear an honest and powerful insight into what was a deeply traumatic experience.  Emma lives with Alopecia Areata. Her condition first appeared in the classic small patches, but then returned — this time, much more severely.  She shares the story of a trigger that caused her hair to almost completely disappear. We talk through her experience of that initial loss, the m...

Through my work, I see how deeply hair loss can affect people. My mission with this podcast is to help others talk about it openly, seek support, and realise they are not alone. In this episode, I share my experience attending an Alopecia UK support group in Birmingham. I wanted to see firsthand what happens so I could guide my clients who might feel nervous about going. What I found was warmth, u...

In this episode, I’m joined by Stephen McLean , the husband of Serica, who I interviewed in March. Serica has Lichen Planopilaris Alopecia , and today we explore the journey from a partner’s perspective. Stephen shares how they’ve navigated hair loss together — from diagnosis, wearing wigs, and stepping out without one — and how society reacts to hair loss. He talks honestly about the challenges,...

My guest today is Serica McLean , who has an alopecia condition called Lichen Planopilaris . In the first episode of this podcast, we talked about the same condition where hair loss was extremely rapid over a couple of weeks. In Serica’s case, however, it has been a very slow progression over several years. Serica shares her challenging initial journey with her GP, which lacked positive progress,...

I’m joined by Naomi Hall from the amazing charity Alopecia UK . We discuss the incredible support they provide to people with alopecia and the events they run to raise awareness — for both those with the condition and those who want to understand it better. Naomi also shares her personal journey with hair loss, as she herself has Alopecia Areata . We even talk about the Jada and Will Smith moment...

In my first episode, I talk to an amazing lady who lost all her hair quite rapidly. We chat about that journey — from how it felt, to who she could confide in, what support she had, and life wearing wigs. We also explore the vulnerabilities, the effect on mental health, being your true self on holiday, and coping with the day-to-day back home. It’s got everything in here, so grab a cuppa and enjoy...